RIVER GAUGE · ROCK CREEK
Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington
District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia
Water level1.01 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.9 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.4 ft
Water starts flowing over the Joyce Road Bridge.
- 11.83 ft
Water from Rock Creek starts flowing over the intersection of Joyce Road and Beach Drive.
- 9.5 ft
Water from Rock Creek starts entering the Rock Creek Park Police D3 building on Beach Drive near Joyce Road.
- 7 ft
Water starts covering the Park Police D3 parking area. Parts of Beach Drive starts flooding below Joyce Road.
- 4.9 ft
Picnic Area #5 off of Beach Drive starts flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 12.33 ft | 5,430 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 11.7 ft | 4,850 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 10.47 ft | 3,940 cfs |
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